1
: a bodily disorder or chronic disease
a stomach ailment
2
: unrest, uneasiness
an emotional ailment
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She suffered from a chronic back ailment.
The doctor treated him for a variety of ailments.
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In several cases, chimps with ailments went out of their way to look for these plants.
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
As reported by Newsweek and The Associated Press (AP), the agency has faced criticism from those who have reported cases and from advocates who accuse the government of long dismissing the array of ailments.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Bone broth was traditionally seen as a remedy for a variety of ailments, such as digestive issues, joint pain and even as a cure for colds or flu, thanks to its rich nutrient content and ability to soothe the body.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
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—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
As reported by Newsweek and The Associated Press (AP), the agency has faced criticism from those who have reported cases and from advocates who accuse the government of long dismissing the array of ailments.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Bone broth was traditionally seen as a remedy for a variety of ailments, such as digestive issues, joint pain and even as a cure for colds or flu, thanks to its rich nutrient content and ability to soothe the body.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Shyam Benegal, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema known for his incisive and socially conscious storytelling, died on Monday in Mumbai following a chronic kidney ailment, his daughter confirmed to India Today.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ailment. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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ailment
noun
ail·ment
ˈā(ə)l-mənt 
: a bodily disorder or chronic disease
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